Posts Tagged ‘tips’

Workspace Impressions

Whether it’s a private corner office or a shared cubicle, personalizing your own space makes sense since you spend a lot of time at your desk. Just like your clothes and body language, your workspace gives coworkers and clients a distinct impression about you.

According to experts, everything in your office sends a message, whether you want it to or not. Things on your space transmit clues about your efficiency, sociability and competence.

So what might they be thinking when they see your desk? Let’s find out! (more…)

When To Remodel Your Bathroom

If you are the type of homeowner who wishes that her home was a little bit different, more exciting and attractive, it is time to make your wish come true. This is the time to change despite what you may believe.

Change doesn’t have to involve buying a new home but a simple remodeling project like a bathroom remodeling project. If you are wondering if bathroom remodeling is a good idea or not, you are advised to take the time to familiarize yourself with some common signs that your bathroom should be remodeled. (more…)

How To Feel Happier In A Natural Way

We’d get ourselves to a doctor if we feel ill but if the feeling is emotional like being worried, sad or hopeless, we are likely to resist seeking help for months or even years. According to a survey by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lily, it takes 6 years for people to get treated for mood disorders.

Suffering in silence is a bad idea and failing to seek help for anxiety or depression is downright dangerous. The longer you wait, the worse things can get. Untreated anxiety can turn into depression and vice versa.

Getting a diagnose is your first step to feel like yourself again. You can ask your physician for a referral to a psychologist or a psychiatrist or you can call your insurer to provide you a list of mental health providers and I can assure you that you will be glad that you did. You can also do this to a friend who is struggling emotionally. (more…)

How To Keep Your Relationship Healthy

According to a conventional relationship, being supportive during times of loss and sadness is a good way to strengthen  a relationship bond, however, celebrating good news with each other may mean even more.

Research shows that the happiest pairs are those who respond positively to their partners’ successes. And to strengthen your relationship more, you and your partner should break the following rules:

  • Show that you’re psyched. Try to give him emotional applause when he mentions getting a compliment and appreciate how he deals with annoying situations. According to clinical director for the Council Relationships in Philadelphia Michele Marsh, PhD, says that, “Interpersonal conflicts can be extra stressful for guys, so hearing that they handled one well can be very rewarding.” (more…)

How To Get Organized In Seven Days

You just have to devote just one week (a project a day) to creating order and you’ll be amazed what a calming influence it can be.

Monday: Organize your inbox. Come home early from work for a cleaning session. Activate your out-of-the-office e-mail reply and turn off the auto chime for two hours. Create new folders for contacts, projects and meetings. Sort them alphabetically then redirect e-mails to folders or delete them. So next time, be relentless and begin filing or deleting e-mails on arrival.

Tuesday:
Organize your cabinet. Gather 2 cardboard boxes and place punch bowls and platters you haven’t used in months in basement or yard sale. Replace cabinet lining and sift through cans, teas and cracker boxes, throwing out the expired and moving older cans to the front. Place your flour, cereal and sugar into plastic containers to keep them fresh and protected against bugs. (more…)

Things You Should Know About Dating

1. Guys tend to say anything just to close the deal.

2. It’s always okay to say no. If he stops calling, it would only mean that he is not truly interested in you as a person.

3. If you are confused about whether a guy likes you or not, that’s probably not good. Try not to analyze the events because the truth will reveal itself without you having to do anything.

4. You can’t force chemistry. If you like him as a friend, the attraction might grow but if it doesn’t, don’t force it and don’t waste his time.

5. There are times that a guy flirts with you or pays attention to you only because it makes them feel good about themselves. But girls do it too, right?

6. Don’t lift a finger in the beginning. (more…)

Reasons Why You Overspend

Buying using the plastic money, in bulk or even music can lead to overshopping. It happens all the time when you go to supermarket for a gallon of milk and you come home with 4 bags of groceries. Sometimes you plan to order a single book from Amazon.com and end up with a $78 bill at checkout.

The good thing here is that you’re not alone. So, what are the reasons why you overspend? Find out below:

  • Falling for clever pricing tactics. Marketers have a clever approach to making shoppers think they’re getting a good deal. For example, “There are places where there’s a $150 hamburger,” he writes. “The first thing everyone does is shake their head. But then you go down the menu, suddenly the $50 steak doesn’t seem so outrageous.” The bottom line here is that you’ve overspent while thinking you’re getting a bargain. (more…)

How To Keep Your Employees From Quitting

With the number of employees quitting their jobs, companies are going to have another issue to face in the coming years.

Many people have lowered their employee’s salaries because they have to keep their jobs or have added on work duties to an already stretched workforce because they don’t have the option to leave since there are no jobs available.

But there are more openings than ever, there are jobs out there and companies must realize a few years of pent-up demand is about to be unleashed. So if you are an employer, what can you do to make your employees never utter the “I Quit!” words?

Here are the things you should do:

  • Make a minimum adjustments o salaries and work schedules. It will be also helpful if you will open up lines of communication and hold one-on-one meetings to reestablish your company.
  • Generally, salary is the last reasons why people quit. Respect, culture and environment are the reasons why your employees are daydreaming about greener pastures. (more…)

Clever Shopping Moves That Will Save You More

With the rising costs of grocery items, you want to save a few bucks. With DIY recipes, you can now easily slash your bill. Most manufacturers would like to make you think you are getting a good deal in exchange for convenience. But the truth is, they just eating away your food budget.

This is the right time to be clever and cross the following items off your list for good:

  • Energy or protein bars: These have a very high fat and sugar contents, and calories, not to mention that they 2 to 3 times more expensive than a regular candy bar. You can try the vitamin-rich piece of fruit, a yogurt or a handful of nuts instead buying those expensive bars. (more…)

New Facebook Privacy Settings Policy

Facebook revealed their new new privacy settings designed, Wednesday. This is to keep users’ personal information more secure, however, some consumer advocates say the site’s update will still leave some information vulnerable. They advice that users should take caution with the information they post on Facebook.

According to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the new policy will provide simpler controls and among the changes are:

  • Basic privacy setting controls will be condensed to a single page, reformatted as a chart so that users can easily review who has access to what.
  • Once a user chooses who can see a particular type of content — “friends only” for photos, for example, or “friends of friends” for status updates — that choice will apply retroactively and going forward in the case of future policy changes.
  • Opt-outs for “instant personalization” and other applications that access a user’s profile will be made easier. (more…)